Shakira's half-time performance at the FIFA World Cup grabbed significant attention. And it was her ex-partner, Gerard Pique, who was present at the match. Here's why they broke up!
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleShakira just set fire to the stage as she performed during the halftime at the FIFA World Cup. It was during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 when the gorgeousness did something similar. However, she ended up sparking a 'body double' buzz. However, a rumour is often just a rumour, and Shakira is unbothered about the same. She recently performed during the halftime of the final match, which Spain won.
While Shakira performed during the World Cup, her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué, was also present in the stands. To mention, Gerard played for Spain in 2010, 2014, and 2018, and lifted the trophy in South Africa. It was following the 2018 win that he announced his retirement.
As ex-partners, Shakira and Gerard were present at the FIFA World Cup 2026, their past relationship is being discussed again. Amid this, let's have a look at the alleged reason for which Shakira and Gerard parted ways. Shakira and Gerard met back in 2010 when they shot for the song, Waka Waka.
Following this, the couple started dating, and they had been together for 11 years. The couple shares two kids, Milan and Sasha. The couple was once considered one of the much-loved duos of the entertainment and sports world. However, it was in 2022 that Shakira and Gerard Piqué parted ways. Revealing that they decided to separate, Shakira and Gerard, in a joint statement, said:
“We regret to confirm that we are separating. We ask for privacy at this moment for the well-being of our children, who are our maximum priority.”
While there had been many questions about the reason, the official reason for their breakup was never revealed. However, several Spanish media outlets shared an alleged reason for the couple's split. According to the reports, Shakira and Gerard parted ways after the former discovered that her then-partner had cheated on her.
However, neither Shakira nor Gerard ever made any statement on this particular matter. The duo's break-up was one of the most talked-about topics of 2022, and several dissing tracks also followed, keeping the conversation swirling for a long time. To mention, the break-up reason for Gerard and Shakira has never been confirmed to be due to infidelity.
For the unversed, Gerard Piqué is currently dating Clara Chía Martí. The couple has been dating since 2022, and they are still together, as reported. Speaking of Shakira, she had been linked to dancer, Lucien Laviscount in 2024. According to reports, it also seemed that the gorgeous singer made it IG official. But, as it appears, the alleged couple isn't dating as of now. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Shakira revealed that she is focusing on her kids as of now.
Shakira said, "I'm just thinking of raising my kids. I don't see that for now. Maybe when they're (the kids) older." It was in June 2026 that Shakira sparked dating buzz with The Lincoln Lawyer actor Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Page Six obtained some photos of the duo as they were reportedly leaving a hotel. While nothing has been confirmed, the couple's photos with each other were enough to spark dating buzz.
What do you think about Shakira and Gerard's split after 11 years of togetherness?
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